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MILITARY HERITAGE
MAP:WESTERN
Region
The United States Department of Defense (DoD) is pleased to present this series of Military Heritage maps of historic sites important to our American military heritage. These maps, and the associated guidebook, highlight current and former military installations and military museums associated with the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, and U.S. Air Force. These heritage sites illustrate important aspects of our national history and off er to the public opportunities to explore our military past. DoD invites you to join us in Preserving American Heritage, and to share our appreciation for these national treasures.
Although many of the sites included on the maps are located on active military installations, the maps also include former American military resources that are important to our heritage. Increased military security may restrict public access to those sites located on active military installations. In most cases, a valid driver’s license, vehicle registration, and proof of auto insurance are required to enter military installations. Visitor information was verifi ed in August 2004; however, visitors are strongly encouraged to call ahead to confi rm site access and security requirements. Please note that cameras and video equipment may be restricted or prohibited.
Using the Military Heritage Maps
The Military Heritage maps were designed for quick, easy reference and are keyed to the accompanying Military Heritage Guidebook. Entries are organized by region. Each region then is organized alphabetically by state. Icons in each entry indicate important themes or chronological periods associated with the resources open to the public. In addition, active DoD installations have icons indicating their service affi liation.. The key to these icons is found on opposite side of the maps. There are many more sites important to American military heritage than can be included on the maps. For additional sites related to American military heritage and for more information on Preserving American Heritage, visit
www.denix.osd.mil/HeritageTourism
A product of the Department of Defense’s Legacy Resource Management Program.
ALASKA
ARIZONA
223223Elmendorf Air Force Base Anchorage, Alaska
10480 22nd Street, Suite 118, Elmendorf AFB, AK 99506Contact: Public Aff airs Offi ce 907-552-5755; Community Relations Offi ce
907-552-8014
Construction of the base began in June 1940. The base assumed a role in the defense of North America during the Cold War. The Alaskan NORAD Regional Operations Control Center, which served as the center for air defense operations in Alaska, was located at Elmendorf during the Cold War. Tours are available for larger groups; there are also base open houses and air shows.
Free
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224224Fort Wainwright Fairbanks, Alaska
Garrison Headquarters, Building 1555, Room 118, Gaff ney Road, Fort
Wainwright, AK 99703Contact: Public Aff airs Offi ce 907-353-6701or by e-mail pao@wainwright.
army.mil
Originally established in 1940 as a Cold Weather Test Station, Ladd Field was constructed for the Army Air Corps. Hangar No. 1 was the fi rst hangar to be completed at Ladd Field. Other historic hangars include Kodiak, Birchwood, and double hangars. Tours for small groups can be arranged through the Public Aff airs offi ce.
Free
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225225Kodiak Naval Operating Base and Forts Greeley and Abercrombie Kodiak, Alaska
Kodiak Military History Museum 1623 Millbay Road, Kodiak, AK 99615Contact: Kodiak Military History Museum at Fort Abercrombie State
Historical Park 907-486-7015
Kodiak Naval Operating Base served as the principal advance naval base in the area at the outbreak of World War II and played a crucial role in the Aleutian campaign. Fort Greely assisted with its coast artillery and infantry troops. Fort Abercrombie, a sub-post of Fort Greely, was constructed in 1943. The Kodiak Military History Museum off ers special events and exhibits feature military memorabilia.
Open: May through September; $
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226226Arizona Military Museum Phoenix, Arizona
Located at Papago Park Military Reservation,5636 E. McDowell Road,
Phoenix, AZ 85008-3495
Contact: 602-267-2676
The museum displays uniforms, vehicles, artillery, and miscellaneous artifacts from the Civil War to Desert Storm.
Free
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227227Barry Goldwater Air Force Range, Luke Air Force Base Prescott, Arizona
14185 West Falcon Street, Prescott, AZ 85309Contact: Goldwater Air Force Range Public Aff airs Offi ce 623-856-3823
orLuke Air Force Base Public Aff airs Offi ce 623-856-5853
El Camino del Diablo linked the northern frontier of Mexico and the Spanish settlements in California; part of the trail passes through the Barry M. Goldwater Range. The range also has a variety of archeological resources including pictographs. The base is not open to the public. Tours of the range are available; contact the Public Aff airs Offi ce for additional information. A permit is needed to enter the range.
Free
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228228Camp Rucker Cochise County, Arizona
Douglass Ranger Forest District, 3081 North Leslie Canyon Road, Douglass,
AZ 85607
Contact: 520-803-2835
Located on the banks of the White River in the Chiricahua Mountains, Camp Rucker was garrisoned by Apache scouts commanded by John A. Rucker. It later served as headquarters for soldiers from 6th Cavalry pursuing Chiricahua Apaches after their escape from San Carlos Indian Reservation. Camp Rucker is located in the Douglas Ranger District on Coronado National Forest in Cochise County. The site features a self-guided tours along an interpretive trail. Guided tours are available; arrangements should be made in advance.
Free; $ for camp ground
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229229Davis Monthan Air Force Base Tucson, Arizona
Pima Air and Space Museum, 6000 East Valencia Road, Tucson, AZ 85706Contact: Pima Air & Space Museum 520-574-0462; Titan Missile Museum
520-625-7736; Public Aff airs Offi ce 520-228-5091
Davis-Monthan Field was established in 1925. During World War II, Davis-Monthan served as an operational training base for B-18 Bolos, and B-24 Liberator and, B-29 Superfortress. Missile Site 8 is the only remaining Titan II Intercontinental Ballistic Missile complex. Weekday tours of the Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Center are conducted by the Arizona Aerospace Foundation, which also operates the Pima Air and Space and Titan Missile Museums. The Pima Air & Space Museum has over 250 aircraft on display. Docent-led and tram tours are available. The Titan Missile Museum off ers tours of the above and the below ground facilities. Reservations are recommended. For more information on Davis-Monthan AFB, contact the Public Aff airs Offi ce.
$
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230230Fort Apache Historic Park White Mountain Apache Lands, Arizona
P.O. Box 628, Fort Apache, AZ 85926Contact: Apache Cultural Center and Museum 928-338-4625; Offi ce of
Tourism 928-338-1230
Fort Apache was established in 1870 and became a permanent post in 1873. Fort Apache is associated with Geronimo, Cochise, leaders from various Apache bands, and White Mountain Apache Scouts including Alchise and Diable. Fort Apache also served as the Theodore Roosevelt Indian School in 1923.The National Register district consists of 27 buildings. The U.S. Army constructed 21 of the buildings during Army occupation (1870-1922). The remaining six buildings were constructed between 1930 and 1949 by the Bureau of Indian Aff airs. Kinishba Ruins is an archeological site from ca. 1200 to ca. 1400 AD. Walking tours of Fort Apache are available. Today, Fort Apache is managed by the White Mountain Apache tribe.
$
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231231Fort Bowie National Historic Site Bowie, Arizona
P.O. Box 158, Bowie, AZ 85605
Contact: 520-847-2500
Active between 1862 and 1894, Fort Bowie commemorates the confl ict between the Chiricahua Apaches and the U.S. military, culminating in the surrender of Geronimo in 1886. Visitors can tour the ruins of Fort Bowie and view exhibits inside the Visitors Center. Group tours are available upon request.
Free
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232232Fort Huachuca Sierra Vista, Arizona
Fort Huachuca Museum, ATZS-MUS, Fort Huachuca, AZ 85613
Contact: Fort Huachuca Museum 520-533-3898
Fort Huachuca was established as a cavalry post in 1877 and was one in a network of Army posts located along the southwestern frontier to guard the Mexican border and to contain the Apache and other southwestern tribes. Before the military was desegregated, African-American troops were stationed at remote installations such as Fort Huachuca. The Fort Huachuca History Historical Museum is open to the public. Collections tell the story of the U.S. Army in the Southwest. The U.S. Army Military Intelligence Museum, which describes the evolution of the intelligence art within the U.S. Army, is also open to the public. Visitors also can explore Garden Canyon, where petroglyphs are located. Picnicking, bird watching, hiking, and mountain biking are available.
Free
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233233Fort Lowell Tucson, Arizona
2900 Craycroft Road, Tucson, AZ 85712
Contact: 520-885-3832
Established in 1866, Fort Lowell was abandoned in 1891, after the end of the Apache wars. The buildings were constructed by Native Americans, Mexicans, and soldiers. Permanent photo exhibits document Army life. Guided tours available with advance notice.
$
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234234Fort Verde Camp Verde, Arizona
125 East Hollamon, Camp Verde, AZ 86322
Contact: Fort Verde State Historical Park 928-567-3275
Fort Verde represents one of the best preserved examples of an Indian Wars period installation in Arizona. The post served as the terminus of the General Crook Trail, which ran from Fort Apache to Fort Verde. The post was occupied by the Army from 1865 to 1890. Walking tours and living history demonstrations are off ered.
$
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235235Yuma Proving Ground Yuma, Arizona
Yuma Heritage Center, 301 C Street, Building 301, Yuma, AZ 85365
Contact: Yuma Heritage Center 928-328-3394
The installation was founded during World War II to train soldiers in desert warfare. The Yuma Heritage Center Museum highlights the history of Yuma Proving Ground through displays and exhibits. Guided tours are available.
Free
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236236Angel Island State Park in San Francisco Bay Tiburon, California
Tiburon Ferry, 21 Main Street, Tiburon, CA 94920; Blue & Gold Ferry, Pier 41
Marine Terminal, San Francisco, CA 94133Contact: Angel Island State Park Offi ce 415-435-5390; Tiburon Ferry 415-
435-2131; Blue & Gold Ferry 415-705-5555
Angel Island has a long military history. Former forts Camp Reynolds (1863-1900) and Fort McDowell (1900-1946) were located on the island. The site also served as a quarantine station (1910-1940) where immigrants from China were processed. Angel Island was a Nike missile site during the Cold War. The state park features a Visitors Center located in Ayola Cove on the north side of the island. Guided tours, re-enactments, and living history demonstrations are off ered. Access to the island is via ferry or private boats. A number of tram tours of the park are off ered.
Park entrance fee is included in ferry price
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237237Camp Pendleton San Diego vicinity, California
CPAO H&S Bn., Attn History and Museums Offi ce, Marine Corps Base, Box
555019, Camp Pendleton, CA 92055-5019Contact: Community Relations Offi ce 760-725-5569; additional information
760-725-5758 or 760-725-5764
During World War II, Camp Pendleton was established on a large cattle ranch known as Rancho Santa Margarita y Las Flores. The installation was the largest Marine Corps base in the country and became known as Hollywood South, as many movies were fi lmed there. The base off ers tours and features three museums. Guided bus tours can be arranged through the Community Relations Offi ce. The Ranch House Complex includes a chapel, a bunkhouse, and the Santa Margarita Ranchhouse. The Marine Corps Mechanized Command Museum displays transport and battle vehicles. The World War II and Korea LVT Museum exhibits vintage amphibious tracked vehicles and related artifacts.
Free
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238238Castle Air Museum, Castle Air Force Base Merced, California
Castle Air Museum, 50504 Santa Fe Drive, Atwater, CA 95301
Contact: Castle Air Museum 209-723-2178
The outdoor air park at Castle Air Museum features 46 aircraft from World War II, the Korean Confl ict, and the Vietnam Era. Special events and lecture series also are off ered. Guided tours of the museum are available.
$
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239239Drum Barracks Civil War Museum Los Angeles, California
1052 Banning Boulevard, Wilmington, CA 90744
Contact: 310-548-7509
The Drum Barracks Civil War Museum represents the last remaining wooden barracks from Fort Drum, active between 1861-1871. The barracks served as the main training, staging, and supply post for the western states. Guided tours are off ered.
Suggested donation
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240240Edwards Air Force Base Lancaster, Kern County, California
NASA Dryden Flight Research Center, P.O. Box 273, Building 4839, Edwards AFB, CA 93523; Air Force Flight Test Center Museum, 405 South Rosemont
Boulevard, Edwards AFB, CA 93254Contact: Dryden Flight Research Center 661-276-3446 or 661-276-3460; Air Force Flight Test Center Museum 661-277-8050, Public Aff airs Offi ce 661-277-
3510
Edwards Air Force Base was established as Muroc Lake Bombing and Gunnery Range in 1933. The base and its tenant NASA Ames-Dryden Flight Research Facility have played important roles in the development of aerospace technology. In addition, NASA Space Shuttles, which are launched from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, have landed at Lakebed Runway 23. Dryden Flight Research Center off ers free tours of the facilities to organized groups of 15 or more. Reservations are required. Currently, the Air Force Flight Test Center Museum is open only to military personnel, military retirees, and individuals with offi cial business on Edwards AFB.
Free
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241241Fort Baker-Barry Oakhurst, California
Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Fort Mason/Fort Baker-Barry, Building
201, San Francisco, CA 94123
Contact: N/A
This post was established in the 19th century as one of the Endicott batteries constructed to protect San Francisco harbor. By 1910, many of the quarters, barracks, offi ces, and community buildings were completed. The facility is part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, which includes a complex of non-contiguous parks. The Visitors Center is located at Marin Headlands.
Free
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242242Fort Gaston Hoopa, California
The Hoopa Museum, P.O. Box 1348, Hoopa, California95546
Contact: Hoopa Tribal Museum 530-625-4110
Fort Gaston was established in 1858 in an eff ort to protect the Hoopa Indians from settlers. On August 12, 1864 the Treaty of Peace and Friendship was signed at Fort Gaston between the Hoopa and the U.S. government. Hoopa demands were met; they were guaranteed a reservation that comprised about ninety percent of their original homeland, and secured amnesty for all those who had fought against the U.S. government. The post was closed in 1892. The Hoopa Tribal Museum has many artifacts on display; cultural experts are on hand to instruct visitors on their meanings. Guided tours of the surrounding area, including the valley and local historical sites, are off ered by appointment only.
$ for tours
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243243Fort Humboldt State Historic Park Eureka, California
3431 Fort Avenue, Eureka, CA 95503
Contact: 707-445-6567
Established in 1853 to assist in confl ict resolution between the Native Americans and settlers, Fort Humboldt was abandoned in 1867. Fort Humboldt also served as an assembly site for Native Americans before being removed to the reservations. Most of the original buildings are no longer standing, but the hospital and surgeon’s quarters were rebuilt. The hospital building houses a museum with exhibits on the history of the fort. Outdoor exhibits and a logging museum also are featured at the park. Guided tours of the park and museum are available.
Free
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244244Fort MacArthur Los Angeles, California
Fort MacArthur Museum, City of Los Angeles, Department of Recreation and
Parks, Angels Gate Park, 3601 South Gaff ey Street, San Pedro, CA 90731
Contact: Fort MacArthur Museum 310-548-2631
Fort MacArthur, an Army post active between 1914 and 1974, was constructed as an Endicott battery to protect Los Angeles port. The facility became a Nike missile site during the Cold War. Displays at the museum highlight the history of the Los Angeles harbor defenses, home front activities during both world wars, and the role of the Navy and Army in Los Angeles. Guided tours are off ered.
Free
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245245Fort Tejon State Historic Park Grapevine, Kern County, California
4201 Fort Tejon Drive, Labatt, CA 93243
Contact: 661-248-6692
An Army post garrisoned between 1854-1865, Fort Tejon was established to protect and control both Native Americans and white settlers from the Paiutes, Chemeheui, Mojave, and others. The park’s museum features exhibits on local history and the fort. Living history demonstrations also are off ered.
$
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246246March Air Reserve Base Riverside, California
March Field Air Museum, P.O. Box 6463, March ARB, CA 92518
Contact: March Field Museum 909-697-6602
The installation was established in response to a 1917 Congressional appropriation to support aeronautical development. The facility functioned as the primary West Coast base for bombing and training until 1941.The March Field Air Museum, which is located off base, includes photographs illustrating the history of the base, displays of model airplanes and paintings, and an aircraft park. The museum off ers self-guided and group tours with advance notice.
$
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247247Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego San Diego, California
MCRD Command Museum, 1600 Henderson Avenue, Marine Corps Recruit
Depot San Diego, San Diego, CA 92140Contact: Public Relations Offi ce 619-524-8745; MCRD Command Museum
619-524-6038
Designed as an operating base in 1918, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego began training recruits in 1923 to respond to international crises in the Pacifi c. The historic district features buildings constructed in the Spanish Colonial Revival style. The base off ers guided tours; contact the Public Aff airs Offi ce to make arrangements. The museum exhibits displays from all wars from World War I to the Gulf War.
Free
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248248National Training Center & Fort Irwin Barstow, California
Outreach Department, Jet Propulsion Lab, 850 E. Main, Barstow, CA 92311; National Training Center and 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment Museum,
Building 222, 1st Street, Fort Irwin, CA 92310Contact: Outreach Department, Goldstone Deep Communications Complex 760-255-8687; NTC and 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment Museum 760-380-
6607
Fort Irwin hosted the “Desert Commandos” during World War II and served as an armored training center during the Korean Confl ict. Today, Fort Irwin remains an active Army training installation. The Pioneer Deep Space Station, constructed in 1958, was the fi rst deep space station to be constructed in the NASA Deep Space Network. Tours of the Pioneer Deep Space Station, which is located at the Goldstone Deep Space Communications Complex, can be arranged through the Jet Propulsion Lab. The National Training Center and 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment Museum includes exhibits with artifacts and dioramas depicting the installation’s history from 1901 to the present.
Free
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249249Naval Air Station Moff ett Field Sunnyvale, California
Building 126, Moff et Field, CA 94034
Contact: Moff ett Field Museum 650-603-9827
Naval Air Station Moff ett Field was originally commissioned as Naval Air Station Sunnyvale, an airship base built to port naval dirigibles. The fl oor of Hangar Number One, constructed in 1933, covers 8 acres and can accommodate 10 football fi elds. Moff ett Field Museum interprets the history of the base and airship USS Macon, which was housed in Hangar Number One until it crashed at sea in 1935. Docent-led tours of the museum are off ered.
Donations are welcome
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250250Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake China Lake, California
Public Aff airs Department, Naval Air Weapons Station, China Lake, CA 93555;
Mauturango Museum, 100 East Las Flores Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA 93555Contact: Public Aff airs Offi ce 760-939-1683; U.S. Naval Museum of
Armament and Technology 760-939-3530
Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake evolved from the Naval Ordnance Test Station established in 1943 and was designed for researching, developing, and testing air weapons. The base features the Coso Rock Art District which contains over 20,000 petroglyphs found in canyons and illustrating bighorn sheep, hunters, medicine men, and various abstract motifs. Tours of Little Petroglyph Canyon are off ered. The U.S. Naval Museum of Armament and Technology exhibits numerous missiles.
Free
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251251Naval Base Ventura County Point Mugu, California
Building 99, Port Hueneme, Naval Base Ventura County, CA 93041Contact: Community Relations Offi ce 805-989-1704; Seabee Museum at
Port Hueneme 805-982-5165
Established in 2000, Naval Base Ventura County is the consolidation of Naval Air Station Point Mugu and Construction Battalion Center at Port Hueneme. These two bases originally served as training areas for the newly created Seabees during World War II. Visitors to the base and museum must be accompanied by a military sponsor with Department of Defense identifi cation. The Seabee Museum at Port Hueneme, created in 1947, traces the history of the Seabees from World War II to recent times. Visits to the museum must be scheduled in advance; contact the museum to make arrangements. Individuals with a valid Department of Defense ID may visit the museum at any time during operating hours.
Free
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252252Naval Surface War Center Corona Norco, California
P.O. Box 5000, Corona, CA 92878
Contact: Public Aff airs Offi ce 909-273-5482
The development of guided missiles and bombs just prior to World War II led to the creation of Naval Surface War Center Corona, the Navy’s only independent warfare analysis center. The base is located at a former luxury resort known as Lake Norconian Club, a 700-acre resort built in 1928 and frequented by silent-screen stars. Visits can be arranged in advance.
Free
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253253Presidio of Monterey Museum Presidio of Monterey, California
Corporal Ewing Road, Building 113, Presidio of Monterey, CA 93944
Contact: 831-646-3456 or 831-646-3991
This Army museum is located on a former Indian village site located on a strategic hill overlooking Monterey Bay. The Presidio of Monterey Museum, which is located within the Lower Presidio Historic Park, covers the period from the Rumsen Indian village to the present. Self-guided tours of the park grounds and the museum are available.
Free
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254254Presidio of San Francisco San Francisco, California
Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Building 201, Fort Mason, San
Francisco, CA 94123
Contact: Visitor Center 415-561-4323
The Presidio served under the fl ags of three nations: Spain (1776-1822), Mexico (1822-1848), and the United States (1848-1994). The Presidio became the headquarters for the Western Defense Command during World War II, and during the 1950s, it served as the headquarters for Nike missile defense. The Presidio was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1962, with over 350 buildings contributing to its signifi cance as a historic district. Army control of the Presidio came to an end in 1994 when the property was transferred to the National Park Service. The Presidio is part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area and is open 24 hours year-round. The National Park Service Presidio Visitor Center and Crissy Field Center off er rotating exhibits.
Free
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255255Rosie the Riveter World War II Home Front National Historical Park Richmond, California
1401 Marina Way South, Richmond, CA 94804Contact: Rosie the Riveter World War II Home Front National Historical Park
510-232-5050; Red Oak Victory Ship 510-237-2933
Rosie the Riveter World War II Home Front National Historical Park commemorates the role that four Richmond, California, shipyards played in various war industries. Women and men, including minorities, worked together on the home front toward the common goal of winning the war. Women who worked at the shipyards were known as Rosies. The park features a Visitors Center and the Red Oak Victory Ship, which was built in Richmond and carried munitions and cargo during World War II.
Donations are welcome
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256256San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park San Francisco, California
San Francisco Maritime NHP, Building E, Fort Mason Center, San Francisco CA
94123
Contact: 415-561-7100
Commissioned in 1943, the USS Pampanito is a BALAO class submarine. The Pampanito, which served in the Pacifi c during World War II, made six patrols and is credited with sinking six Japanese ships and damaging four others. Decommissioned in 1945, the Pampanito earned six battle stars. Self-guided tours are available.
$
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257257San Francisco Port of Embarkation, Fort Mason San Francisco, California
Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Fort Mason, Building 201, San Francisco, CA 94123, Fort Mason Foundation, Landmark Building A, Fort
Mason Center, San Francisco, CA 94123Contact: Visitor Information 415-561-4700; Fort Mason Foundation 415-
441-3400
Fort Mason was established to protect San Francisco harbor. It served as the primary west coast port of embarkation during World War II. The facility is part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. The park off ers a number of amenities including museums, theaters, and special events. Although Fort Mason is closed to the public, the park grounds are open to visitors.
Free
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258258USS Hornet Museum Alameda, California
P.O. Box 460, Pier 3, Alameda Point, Alameda CA 94501
Contact: 510-521-8448
The USS Hornet, commissioned in 1943, served in World War II for 19 continuous months and earned 7 battle stars. The ESSEX class aircraft carrier was one of 24 built. NASA selected the Hornet to serve as the Prime Recovery Ship for the Apollo 11 and the Apollo 12 moon missions. Self-guided and docent-led group tours are available.
$
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259259Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum Vallejo, California
734 Marin Street, Vallejo, CA, 94590
Contact: 707-643-0077
Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum interprets the history of the City of Vallejo and the former U.S. Naval Shipyard at Mare Island. Established in 1854, the shipyard was the Navy’s fi rst permanent installation on the West Coast. The museum has fi ve exhibit galleries. A working submarine periscope installed through the roof provides a view of the city and Mare Island.
$
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260260Vandenberg Air Force Base Lompoc, California
Public Aff airs Offi ce, 747 Nebraska Avenue, Suite 103, Vandenberg AFB, CA
93437
Contact: Public Aff airs Offi ce 805-606-3595
Vandenberg Air Force Base occupies the site of Camp Cooke, an Army installation activated in 1942. The base became the country’s fi rst space and ballistic missile operational and training facility in 1957. The Space Launch Complex 10 (SLC-10) was built in 1958 for the U.S. Air Force’s Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile Training Program. Tours of the base can be arranged by contacting the Public Aff airs offi ce. The Space and Missile Heritage Center includes exhibits incorporating a combination of launch complex models, launch consoles, and audiovisual and computer displays. The museum is located at Space Launch Complex 10.
Free
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261261Yuma Crossing State Historic Park Yuma, California
Fort Yuma, 201 North Fourth Avenue, Yuma, AZ 85364
Contact: 928-329-0471
Between 1850 and 1883, this fort protected the strategic Colorado River crossing. Yuma Crossing was a transportation gateway for westward expansion. The fort’s buildings were transferred to the Quechan Indian Tribe in 1884, and some of its buildings became a boarding school in 1900. Today, fi ve buildings associated with Army post are open to public. Self-guided, interpretative tours are off ered. Guided tours are available with advance notice.
$
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262262Fort Carson Colorado Springs, Colorado
Third Armored Cavalry Museum, Building 2160 Barkley Road, Fort Carson, CO
80913-5000
Contact: Third Armored Cavalry Museum 719-526-0269
Construction at Camp Carson began in 1942 to accommodate troops for training a mechanized Army. A prisoner of war camp was established on January 1, 1943 and approximately 1,200 German prisoners arrived at Camp Carson in July 1943. Indian petroglyphs and pictographs are located on a rock wall panel and were possibly created during the seasonal migration periods. The petroglyphs and pictographs are not open to the public. Displays at the Third Armored Cavalry Museum include weapons, uniforms, and artwork.
Free
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263263Fort Garland Fort Garland, Colorado
29477 Highway 159, Fort Garland, CO 81133
Contact: 719-379-3512
Established in 1858, this fort was built to protect the earliest settlers in the San Luis Valley in southeastern Colorado. The post was abandoned in 1883. Self-guided tours of six of the buildings are available. Contact the Fort Garland Museum in advance for group tours.
$
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264264Peterson Air Force Base Colorado Springs, Colorado
Peterson Air & Space Museum, 150 Ent Avenue, Peterson AFB, Colorado
Springs, CO 80914-1303Contact: Public Aff airs Offi ce 719-556-6208; Peterson Air & Space Museum
719-556-4915
The museum is located in the Art Deco style Colorado Springs Municipal Airport Passenger Terminal building. Exhibits on the World War II era, the U.S. Air Defense Command, and the U.S. Air Force Space Command are featured. An air park with aircraft and missiles is adjacent to the museum. Visitors with military ID or escorted by Department of Defense cardholders are allowed on base. Contact the base’s Public Aff airs Offi ce or the museum for an update on access policies or to arrange a tour.
Free
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265265United States Air Force Academy Colorado Springs, Colorado
Visitors Center, 2346 Academy Drive, Suite 102, U.S.A.F. Academy, CO 80840
Contact: Visitors Center 1-800-955-4438 or 719-472-0102
Congress authorized the creation of the U.S. Air Force Academy in 1954. The majority of buildings at the Academy date from the 1950s. The national architectural fi rm Skidmore, Owings, and Merrill designed much of the campus, including the Academy Chapel. The Academy is open to visitors daily.
Free
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266266Wings Over the Rockies Air And Space Museum at the former Lowry Air Force Base Denver, Colorado
7711 East Academy Boulevard, Denver, CO 80230
Contact: 303-360-5360
Work began on the Army airfi eld in 1937; pilot and crew training occurred at the base during World War II. The Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum is open to the public and features over three dozen planes and space vehicles and numerous exhibits.
$
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267267Battleship Missouri Memorial Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
P.O. Box 879, Aiea, HI 96701
Contact: 877-644-4896
The USS Missouri, an IOWA class battleship commissioned in 1944, served in three wars: World War II, the Korean confl ict, and the fi rst Gulf War. The Japanese surrendered on the decks of the Missouri to end World War II. The ship received three battle stars for service in World War II and fi ve for service during the Korean confl ict. A variety of tour packages are off ered.
$
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268268Fort DeRussy Waikiki, Hawaii
Kalia & Saratoga Road, P.O. BOX 8064, Waikiki, HI 96830
Contact: U.S. Army Museum of Hawaii 808-955-9552
Established in 1909, Fort DeRussy was built to defend Honolulu and Pearl Harbor. In 1950, the Army post was designated a U.S. Armed Forces Recreation Area. The park pays tribute to all branches of the Armed Forces. The U.S. Army Museum highlights the role of the military in Hawaii from World War I to Vietnam. Group tours are available for 10 or more. Arrangements must be made in advance.
Free
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269269Fort Shafter Honolulu, Hawaii
Fort Shafter, Building 580, Fort Shafter, HI 96858, Home of the Brave Tours,
909 Waimu Street, Honolulu, HI 96814
Contact: Home of the Brave Tours 808-396-8112
Fort Shafter, which was established in 1907, is the oldest military facility on Oahu. During World War II, the command for all U.S. Army Forces, Pacifi c and South Pacifi c, were consolidated at Fort Shafter. The new headquarters were popularly referred to as the Pineapple Pentagon. Logistical planning for the invasion of the Gilberts, Marshalls, Mariannas, Guam, Palau, and Okinawa was carried out at Fort Shafter. Tours of Fort Shafter can be arranged through Home of the Brave Tours.
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270270Hickam Air Force Base Pearl Harbor, Oahu, Hawaii
15th Airlift Wing Public Aff airs, 800 Scott Circle, Hickam, AFG, HI 96853-5328
Contact: Public Aff airs Offi ce 808-449-5328
Hickam Air Force Base was established in 1935 as Hawaii’s primary Army airfi eld and bomber base. Hickam Field, as it was then called, was attacked by the Japanese on December 7, 1941. The hangars, the Hawaiian Air Depot, the fi re station, the chapel, and the guardhouse also were hit. Named in honor of Kamehameha I, Fort Kamehameha was constructed in 1909 as part of Pearl Harbor’s coast artillery defenses. Fort Kamehameha and Hickam Field were transferred by the Army to the Air Force in 1948. Today, Fort Kamehameha is part of Hickam Air Force Base. Hickam Air Force Base no longer provides guided tours to the public, however, guided tours are off ered for invited, organized groups. Arrangements must be made in advance in writing.
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271271Marine Corps Base Hawaii Kaneohe Bay Kailua vicinity, Island of Oahu, Hawaii
Public Aff airs Offi ce, P.O. Box 63062, MCBH Kaeohe Bay, HI 96863
Contact: Public Aff airs Offi ce 808-257-8840
Marine Corps Base Hawaii Kanoehe Bay began as Kaneohe Bay Naval Air Station, a small seaplane base constructed in 1939 on the Mokapu peninsula. Seven minutes before their December 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor, the Japanese struck Kaneohe Bay to destroy American planes that might have interfered with their plans. Tours of the base must be arranged in advance.
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272272National Park Service, USS Arizona Memorial and Visitor Center Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
1 Arizona Memorial Place, Honolulu, HI 96818.
Contact: 808-422-0561
The USS Arizona sank on 7 December 1941 during the Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, which launched the United States into World War II. Of the 2,390 casualties, half were from the Arizona. The interpretive program features a documentary fi lm and a boat trip to the USS Arizona Memorial.
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273273Schofi eld Barracks and Wheeler Army Air Field Wahiawa/Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
Tropic Lightning Museum, 361 Waianae Avenue, Schofi eld Barracks, HI 96857
Contact: Tropic Lightning Museum 808-655-0438
Schofi eld Barracks was established in 1908 and is the largest Army post in Hawaii. The installation provided a backdrop for the novel and the fi lm version of From Here to Eternity. Wheeler Field, which is located adjacent to Schofi eld Barracks, was established in 1922 as an Army airfi eld, and was the principal Army Air Corps fi eld in Hawaii during the 1920s and 1930s. Wheeler Field was one of the military installations attacked by the Japanese on December 7, 1941. Visitors can take a self-guided tour of Schofi eld Barracks; the Tropic Lightning Museum also is open to the public.
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274274United States Naval Base Pearl Harbor Honolulu, Hawaii
Public Aff airs Offi ce, Commander Naval Region Hawaii, 850 Ticonderoga
Street, Suite 100, Pearl Harbor, HI 96860
Contact: 808-473-2888
U.S. Naval Base Pearl Harbor covers about 16 square miles and consists of the Pearl Harbor Main Base, Ford Island, Makalapa Crater, Red Hill Fuel Storage area, Pearl City Peninsula, Naval Magazine Pearl Harbor, West Loch Branch, and the waters of the Pearl Harbor estuary. Most of this area is designated a National Historic Landmark, with about 1400 historic structures, making it the largest historic district in the Navy. Most represent the buildup of U. S. naval power in the Pacifi c, constructed from 1908 through WWII. Vestiges, such as Okiokilepe Pond, remain from the days of Polynesian settlement and others, such as railway rights-of-way, refl ect later historic periods of rice and sugar cane plantations. The base was the target of the surprise air attack by Japan on December 7, 1941, “a date which will live in infamy” as immortalized by President Franklin Roosevelt. The attack resulted in 2,390 casualties and propelled the U.S. into World War II.
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275275USS Bowfi n Submarine Museum and Park Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
11 Arizona Memorial Drive, Honolulu, HI 96818
Contact: 808-423-1341
Commissioned in 1942 and launched in 1943, the USS Bowfi n represents the only World War II submarine at Pearl Harbor. She sank sixteen Japanese vessels during the war. Service honors included eight battle stars, the Presidential Unit Citation, and the Navy Unit commendation. Self-guided tours of the submarine are available. In addition to indoor and outdoor exhibits, the museum features a mini-theater.
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276276USS Utah Memorial Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
Ford Island, Pearl Harbor, HI 96860
Contact: U.S. Navy Public Relations Offi ce 808-473-2888
The USS Utah was commissioned in 1911. In the fall of 1941, she participated in bombing exercises as a target ship in the Hawaiian waters. The Utah sank during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on 7 December 1941. Visitors must be accompanied by a military sponsor with active or retired Department of Defense identifi cation. Survivors and survivor descendents have visitation priority. Visits are scheduled by appointment only.
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277277Fort Lapwai Spalding, Idaho
Nez Perce National Historical Park, 39063 US Highway 95, Spalding, ID 83540
Contact: 208-843-2261
Fort Lapwai was constructed in 1863 by Gen. Benjamin Alvord’s troops to prevent Northern Cheyenne interference with Idaho mines. The fort was occupied until 1885. In 1877, Gen. Oliver O. Howard met here with the non-treaty leaders of the Nez Perce one last time, before their decision to seek refuge in Canada. Although the building is not open to the public, an interpretive plaque is located on the building’s exterior.
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278278Fort Assinniboine Historic Site Havre, Montana
3848 Fort Circle, Havre, MT 59501
Contact: 406-265-4000
Fort Assinniboine was active between 1879 and 1911. It was established to maintain peace between the Blackfoot Confederacy and northern Montana Indian Reservations. Several of the original buildings still stand. Access to the Fort Assinniboine is restricted to guided tours, which are by appointment only. Tours begin at the Clack Museum.
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279279Fort Benton Fort Benton, Montana
The River and Plains Society, P.O. Box 262, Fort Benton, MT 59442
Contact: 406-622-5316
Established on the upper Missouri River in 1846 by the American Fur Company, the fort was acquired by the Army in 1865. Military occupation of the fort ceased in 1875, and it was eventually abandoned in 1881. The fort is undergoing reconstruction. Guided tours are off ered.
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280280Fort Keogh/Tongue River - Range Riders Museum Miles City, Montana
Route 1 Box 2003, Miles City, MT 59301
Contact: 406-232-6146
Although established in 1876, the post was offi cially designated Fort Keogh in 1878. After leaving a reservation in Oklahoma, Cheyenne Chief Little Wolf and his band arrived in Fort Keogh in September 1878. A friendly Army offi cer allowed them to remain at the fort. Six years later, the site became the nucleus of the original Northern Cheyenne Reservation. The post transferred to the Department of the Interior in 1924, which ended military occupation of the site. A replica of the fort and numerous artifacts of the era are located in the Range Rider Museum.
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281281Fort Missoula Missoula, Montana
Historic Museum at Fort Missoula, Missoula, MT 59804
Contact: 406-728-3476
Fort Missoula (1877-1947) was a frontier post established to protect settlers in the event of confl ict with Native Americans. The 25th Infantry, an African American regiment established after the Civil War, arrived at Fort Missoula in 1888. The regiment was organized to test the military potential of bicycles. The museum features three main galleries highlighting the history of Fort Missoula and the area. Educational programs and lectures are off ered. Group tours also are available.
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282282Malmstrom Air Force Base Saint Mary, Montana
Malmstrom AFB Museum, 341 Space Wing/MU, 2177th Street North,
Malmstrom AFB, MT 59402
Contact: Malmstrom Museum 406-731-4050
The Malmstrom Museum features an outdoor air park with 46 aircraft from World War II, the Korean Confl ict, and the Vietnam Era. A World War II era barracks room, missile launch consoles, uniforms, and fl ight suits and survival equipment are on display. The Museum is open to the public and guided tours are available.
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283283Fort Churchill Silver Springs, Nevada
10000 Highway 95A, Silver Springs, NV 89429
Contact: 775-577-2345
In July 1860, Capt. Joseph Stewart and his Carson River Expedition built this desert fort in response to the Pyramid Lake War, to defend settlers from the Paiute, and to guard the Pony Express mail routes. The post also served as a key supply post during the Civil War. Fort Churchill was ordered closed in 1869. A self-guided interpretive trail through the ruins of Fort Churchill is available. The site also features a Visitors Center and museum.
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284284Fort Selden State Monument Radium Springs, New Mexico
280 Fort Seldon Road, Radium Springs, NM 88054
Contact: 505-526-8911
This western Army post was active between 1865 and 1891. The post was established to protect settlers along the Rio Grande. Four companies of Buff alo Soldiers were stationed at Fort Selden. Adobe brick walls of the frontier post remain for visitors see. The Visitors Center has exhibits on frontier military life. Living history demonstrations are off ered. Guided, group tours are available with advance notice.
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285285Fort Stanton Fort Stanton, New Mexico
P.O. Box 1, Fort Stanton, NM 88323
Contact: 505-258-1833
One of four forts built in line across southern New Mexico, Fort Stanton was established in 1855 to contain the Apaches. The Union abandoned the fi rst Fort Stanton to the Confederates in August 1861, but retook it in 1862, at which time the post was partially rebuilt. The post was garrisoned by Col. Kit Carson and four companies of soldiers to control the tribes in the area. Fort Stanton was abandoned in 1896. Although Fort Stanton is closed to the public, the Fort Stanton museum and Visitors Center located next to the property are open to the public.
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286286Fort Sumner/Bosque Redondo Fort Sumner, New Mexico
P.O. Box 356, Fort Sumner, NM 88119-0356
Contact: 505-355-2573
Fort Sumner, which was established in 1862, was the destination of the forced 400-mile Navajo Long Walk in 1864; the site had been chosen for Navajo and Mescalero Apache as their relocation reservation. Harsh living conditions resulted in many casualties. After four years, the U.S. government released the Navajo, and in June 1868, a ten-mile column of Navajo and supplies left Bosque Redondo and returned home. The Army transferred the post to the Department of the Interior in 1871. Today, Fort Sumner is a state monument open to the public. Self-guided tours and an interpretive trail through the fort’s ruins are available. The site’s museum interprets events that occurred at the fort. A new Bosque Redondo Memorial museum is scheduled to open late 2004/early 2005. Arrangements in advance are required for guided tours for large groups and school groups.
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287287Fort Union National Monument Watrous, New Mexico
P.O. Box 127, Watrous, NM 87753
Contact: 505-425-8025
Fort Union, an Army post active between 1851 and 1891, protected the Santa Fe Trail. Three forts were constructed at the site; the second fort and the ruins of the third fort can be visited. This site is managed by the National Park Service. Guided tours are available.
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288288White Sands Missile Range Las Cruces, New Mexico
Public Aff airs Offi ce, Building 1782, White Sands Missile Range, NM 88002Contact: White Sands Missile Park 505-678-8824; Public Aff airs Offi ce 505-678-1134
White Sands Missile Range was established in 1945 as a site used to conduct investigations on captured German V-2 rockets. On July 16, 1945, the fi rst atomic bomb was tested at the Trinity Site. The White Sands Missile Park consists of an outdoor display of over fi fty rockets and missiles once tested at the missile range. In addition, White Sands Missile Range hosts Open Houses of the Trinity Site; contact the Public Aff airs Offi ce for arrangements.
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289289Fort Dalles Museum The Dalles, Oregon
500 West 15th Street, The Dalles, OR 97058
Contact: 541-296-4547
The 1856 surgeon’s quarters is all the remains of Fort Dalles, a western Army post active between 1854 and 1867. The museum collection includes pioneer memorabilia, horse-drawn vehicles, and Native American artifacts. Guided tours are available.
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290290Fort Stevens State Park Hammond, Oregon
1900 Ocean Drive, Hammond, OR 97121
Contact: 1-800-452-5687 or 503-861-2000
Fort Stevens is a masonry fort that was active between the Civil War and World War II. It was constructed as part of the fortifi cations to protect the Columbia River. The museum features displays depicting the fort’s Civil War era. Guided tours are available; visitors are encouraged to schedule tours in advance during the winter.
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291291Oregon Military Museum Clackamas, Oregon
10101 SE Clackamas Road, Clackamas, OR 97015
Contact: 503-557-5359
The museum is dedicated to the preservation of Oregon’s military heritage from the establishment of Oregon’s fi rst militia company in 1843 to the present. The collection highlights state and national military departments in Oregon. The museum is open to the public on Friday and Saturday, or by appointment. Guided tours are available.
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292292Fort Douglas Salt Lake City, Utah
32 Potter Street, Fort Douglas, UT 84113
Contact: 801-581-1251
The Army was stationed here to maintain Federal authority in the Mormon territory during the 1860s. The Fort Douglas Military museum features a variety of exhibits on Utah military history. Guided tours must be scheduled in advance.
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293293Hill Air Force Base Odgen, Utah
75 ABW/MV, 7961 Wardleigh Road, Hill AFB, UT 84056-5842Contact: Hill Aerospace Museum 801-777-6868 or 801-777-6818
The Hill Aerospace Museum is located on 50 acres on the northwest corner of Hill Air Force Base. The collection contains 70 military aircraft, missiles, and aerospace vehicles. Also included in the collection are a variety of ordnance, aerospace ground equipment, military vehicles, and uniforms.
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294294Historic Wendover Field Wendover, Utah
345 Airport Apron, Wendover, UT 84083
Contact: N/A
The airfi eld was established in 1940 by the Army Air Corps to train heavy bombardment groups during World War II. The base served as the Army Air Forces’ only bombing and gunnery range. Research and development of guided missiles, pilotless aircraft, and remote-controlled bombs occurred at the base. The Historic Wendover Field Museum features exhibits on the history of the base. Self-guided driving tours of the fi eld are available; guided tours are available with advance notice.
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295295Ebey’s Landing National Historic Reserve Coupeville, Washington
Island County Historical Society Museum, 908 North West Coveland Street,
Coupeville, WA 98239Contact: Ebey’s Landing National Historic Reserve 360-678-6084; Island
County Historical Society 360-678-3310
An 1855 retaliatory raid by Alaska’s Kake Tribe of Tlingit on settlers at Whidbey Island resulted in the construction of seven defensive blockhouses on the island. Four of the blockhouses remain today as part of Ebey’s Landing National Historic Reserve, a unit of the National Park Service. One of the blockhouses is a museum operated by the Island County Historical Society. Fort Casey, a coast artillery post established during the late 19th century, and Fort Ebey, a coast artillery post established in 1942, also are located on Whidbey Island.
$ for museum
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296296Fort Casey State Park Whidbey Island, Washington
1280 Angle Road, Couperville, WA 98239
Contact: 360-679-7391
Fort Casey was one of three coastal defenses constructed during the late 1890s to protect Puget Sound. This state park features a lighthouse and coast artillery post with two historic guns on display. An interpretive center is located in the lighthouse. Guided tours are available, but must be arranged in advance.
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297297Fort Columbia State Park Chinook, Washington
P.O. Box 236, Chinook, WA 98614
Contact: 888-226-7688
The park celebrates the military history of the fort, which was active between 1896 and 1947 to protect the Columbia River. The site also was home to the Chinook Indians, including Chief Comcomly. Fort Columbia is one of the few intact coastal defense sites in the country. Twelve historic buildings remain. The interpretive center highlights the history of the fort and Chinook culture.
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298298Fort Flagler Hadlock, Washington
10541 Flagler Road, Nordland, WA 98358
Contact: 360-385-3701
Fort Flagler is one of three forts constructed between 1897 and 1911 to protect Puget Sound. The state park features gun emplacements and historic buildings. A military museum with an interactive display is located at the park. Guided tours can be arranged by contacting the park offi ce.
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299299Fort Lewis Tacoma, Washington
Fort Lewis Military Museum, P.O. Box 331001, Fort Lewis, WA 98433-1001
Contact: Fort Lewis Museum 253-967-7206
Fort Lewis was established during World War I as a mobilization training camp. The Red Shield Inn was constructed for the Salvation Army in 1919; the Army acquired the Swiss chalet style building in 1921. The Fort Lewis Museum collects, preserves, and interprets materials important to and the units stationed at Fort Lewis.
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300300Fort Simcoe State Park Heritage Site White Swan, Washington
5150 Fort Simcoe Road, White Swan, WA 98952
Contact: 509-874-2372
Fort Simcoe, active from 1855 to 1859, is located on the Yakama Indian Nation Reservation. The post was established to protect the peace between Native Americans and settlers. The park interprets mid-19th century Army life and lifeways of local Native American culture. An interpretive center and some original buildings are open to the public. Group tours are available, but must be scheduled in advance.
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301301Fort Spokane Coulee Dam, Washington
44150 District Lane North, Davenport, WA 91122
Contact: 509-633-3836
Fort Spokane is located within the Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area, which is part of the National Park Service system. The facility was an Army post active between 1880 and 1898. In 1885, Nez Perce Chief Joseph and remaining members of the tribe were taken to Colville Reservation across from Fort Spokane following their 1877 attempted fl ight to Canada. The post later served as an Indian school for the Colville Confederated Tribes and the Spokane Tribe of Indians. A Visitors Center features exhibits. Guided tours are available.
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302302Fort Vancouver National Historic Site Vancouver, Washington
1001 East 5th Street, Vancouver, WA 98661
Contact: 360-696-7655 or 1-800-832-3599
Fort Vancouver was established in 1825 as the headquarters and main supply depot for the Hudson’s Bay Company’s fur trading operations in the Columbia Department. The Army established Vancouver Barracks on the site in 1849. The park, which is managed by the National Park Service, includes Vancouver Barracks and Offi cers’ Row; tours and living history demonstrations are off ered.
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303303Fort Walla Walla Walla Walla, Washington
755 Myra Road, Walla Walla, WA 99362
Contact: 509-525-7703
Fort Walla Walla was established in 1856, and occupied two other sites before moving to a location on the bank of the Mill Creek. The Army intermittently garrisoned the post between 1864 and 1867. It became a permanent installation in 1873, and was abandoned in 1910. The Walla Walla Museum features living history performances, military exhibits, and relocated original buildings. The grounds of Fort Walla Walla also are open to the public.
$ for museum
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304304Fort Worden State Park Port Townsend, Washington
200 Battery Way, Port Townsend, WA 98368
Contact: 360-344-4400
Construction of Fort Worden, one in a number of fortifi cations designed to protect Bremerton Naval Yard, started in 1897. After World War II, Fort Worden served as a training post for engineers. The post closed in 1953. The Coast Artillery Museum preserves and interprets Washington’s coast artillery history and the harbor defenses of Puget Sound from the late 19th century through World War II. Guided tours are available.
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305305McChord Air Force Base Ellensburg, Washington
McChord Air Museum, 100 A Street, Building 575, Tacoma, WA 98439
Contact: McChord Air Museum 253-982-2419
McChord Air Museum gallery includes exhibits on the history of the Air Force base and the units that served there. The outdoor air park displays a variety of diff erent types of aircraft. Military ID is needed to access the museum.
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306306Naval Undersea Museum Keyport, Washington
1 Garnett Way, Keyport, WA 98345
Contact: 360-396-4148
With over 20,000 square feet of exhibit space, the museum holds the largest collection of naval undersea artifacts in the United States. Naval history, operations, and undersea technology are featured.
Free
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307307Old Fort Townsend State Park Port Townsend, Washington
200 Battery Way, Port Townsend, WA 98368
Contact: N/A
Old Fort Townsend State Park is the site of a former Army post active between 1856 and 1895. The post was established to address problems between tribes and settlers. Although no buildings remain from Fort Townsend, a trail highlighting the history of the area is available. In addition, park rangers conduct interpretive walks by request on Saturdays.
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308308F.E. Warren Air Force Base Cheyenne, Wyoming
Public Aff airs Offi ce, 5305 Randall Avenue, F.E. Warren AFB, WY 82001; F.E. Warren ICBM and Heritage Museum, 90 SW/MU 7405 Marne Loop, F.E. Warren
AFB, WY 82005Contact: 90th Space Wing Public Aff airs Offi ce 307-773-3381; Warren ICBM
& Heritage Museum 307-773-2980
Fort Russell was made a permanent post in 1885. In 1947, the installation was turned over to the Air Force. F.E. Warren Air Force Base hosts an Open House during Cheyenne Frontier Days; contact the 90th Space Wing Public Aff airs Offi ce for details. The Warren ICBM & Heritage Museum is housed in the former Army commander’s headquarters. The museum’s exhibits depicts life at the installation. Missiles are on display at the museum’s annex. The museum is open to military personnel only; contact the museum for information on when it open to the general public.
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309309Fort Bridger State Historic Site Fort Bridger, Wyoming
Business Loop 37000, Interstate 80, Fort Bridger, WY 82933Contact: 307-782-3842
Fort Bridger was established in 1843 as a trading post that supplied western emigrants. It functioned as an active Army post between 1858 and 1890. Fort Bridger was site of the 1863 Treaty with the Eastern Shoshone. Several restored buildings dating from military occupancy, a reconstructed trading post, and an interpretive archaeological site are open to visitors. A museum highlighting the history of the site also is open. Guided tours are off ered; reservations must be made 48 hours in advance.
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310310Fort Caspar Casper, Wyoming
Fort Caspar Museum and Historic Site, 4001 Fort Caspar RoadCasper, Wyoming 82604Contact: 307-235-8462
Located at the crossroads of western migration and communications, Fort Caspar sits on the Oregon, California, Mormon Pioneer, and Pony Express trails and the transcontinental telegraph line. While trading posts were located nearby, military occupation of the area began in 1855. Fort Caspar became permanent in 1865; it was abandoned in 1867. Operated by the City of Casper, the site features a museum, exhibits, and special events. Call ahead for reservations for group tours.
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311311Fort Fetterman State Historic Site Douglas, Wyoming
752 Highway 93, Douglas, WY 82633Contact: 307-684-7629
Fort Fetterman was an Army post active between 1867 and 1882. Gen. George Crook’s Powder River Expedition and Col. Randall MacKenzie’s campaign against the Cheyenne were launched from Fort Fetterman. The state park features two original buildings: a restored offi cers quarters and an ordnance warehouse. Interpretive exhibits located within the buildings highlight the fort’s history, Fetterman City, and local Native American culture. Guided tours are available upon request.
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312312Fort Laramie National Historic Site Barnes, Wyoming
965 Gray Rock Road, Laramie, WY 82212Contact: 307-837-2221
Currently operated by the National Park Service, Fort Laramie was an Army post active between 1849 and 1890. The post served as an anchor for military operations, communications, and supply and logistics during the Great Sioux War. The Treaty of 1851 and the Treaty of 1868, treaties signed between the Federal government and Sioux tribes, were signed at Fort Laramie. The Treaty of 1868 was violated when gold was discovered in the Black Hills. The park interprets an important site in the history of westward expansion. The Visitors Center rents audio tours to allow visitors to tour the fort, in-depth, at their own pace. Guided tours are available. They must be arranged in advance during the off -season.
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313313Fort Phil Kearny State Historic Site Sheridan, Wyoming
528 Wagon Box Road, Banner, WY 82832Contact: 307-684-7629
An Army post active between 1866 and 1868, Fort Phil Kearny was established to protect the Bozeman trail and to prevent inter-tribal warfare between Native Americans. A Visitors Center, with exhibits, is located at the park. Self-guided tours and special events are off ered. Guided tours can be scheduled through advance reservations.
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314314Fort Washakie Fort Washakie, Wyoming
Shoshone Tribal Cultural Center, 90 Ethete Road, P.O. Box 1008, Fort Washakie, WY 82514Contact: 307-332-9106
The only U.S. Army post named for an Indian Chief, Fort Washakie was constructed in 1871 as a military installation within the Wind River Indian Reservation. The post was established to protect the Shoshone Indians. Chief Washakie was principal Chief of the Eastern Shoshone from 1840 to 1900. During the 1870s, he served as the military leader of 150 of his men who served under Gen. George Crook in his eff orts to return the Sioux and Cheyenne to their assigned reservations. The post closed in 1909, and, in 1913, the property and buildings were transferred to the Department of the Interior. Fort Washakie is open to the public for self-guided tours of the remaining structures. A Visitors Center with exhibits also is located at the site. Guided tours can be arranged by contacting the Shoshone Tribal Cultural Center.
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heritage by actively advancing the protection, enhancement, and contemporary
use of the historic properties owned by the Federal Government, and by promoting
intergovernmental cooperation and partnerships for the preservation and use of historic
properties. The Federal Government shall recognize and manage the historic properties
in its ownership as assets that can support department and agency missions while
contributing to the vitality and well being of the Nation’s communities and fostering a
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